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Stem cell transparency

The Los Angeles Times It has taken more pressure from public interest groups than it should have to set the institute on…

The Bonds That Bind

This letter was sent to Arnold today calling on him to impose a moratorium on fundraising from any construction and development industry…

AUTO RATES COULD GO UP;

Monterey County: Farm Bureau Opposes insurance changesMonterey County Herald (California) The California state Department of Insurance and the Santa Monica-based Foundation for…

Pact Profits Family of Supervisor;

Knabe's son lobbied for firm that won a county contract. His wife was then paid to throw bash.Los Angeles Times Said Doug…

Consumer Advocates Insist Prop 71 Rules Ensure Stem Cell Therapies Are Priced Fairly for All Californians

Letter Says Attorney General Should Have Right to Intervene

FTCR letter to Stem Cell Committee Chairman Robert Klein

Mrs. Bayh’s directorship raises issue for some

The Indianapolis Star (Indiana) "Given that she has a high-profile role with the company and that this is a company that could…

Prosper: The eBay of Loans?;

E-Loan co-founder Chris Larsen's online marketplace matches lenders and borrowers. Banks and "payday" outfits alike will be watching closelyBusinessWeek Online Some consumer…

Suit demands Apple replace scratched iPod nanos for free

Agence France Presse Selling 'cool' stuff isn't 'cool' if the stuff doesn't work as advertised and Apple fails to comply with its…

Suddenly, infrastructure is hot;

Governor's overhaul plan is getting good poll numbers as rivals offer their own versions.Sacramento Bee "There's a lot of concern that this…

Apple sued over $25 replacement fee for allegedly defective iPods

SAN JOSE, CA -- A consumer group has sued Apple Computer Inc., alleging the iPod nano player is defective because its screen…

State’s stem cell institute adopts 2 ethics policies

The San Diego Union Tribune "The devil is in the details; that's why people's eyes glaze over when they hear the term…

Split panel says state to get same discount as federal Medicaid

Sacramento Bee The Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights had also suggested the lower federal price as a condition of…

State may get stem-cell return

INSTITUTE'S BOARD TO CONSIDER SHARING 25% OF PROCEEDS FROM RESEARCHThe San Jose Mercury News John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and…

Stem cell therapy: How to set its cost?

A panel votes today on what the lowest price really means.Sacramento Bee "I'm not comfortable that what they're calling for is the…

iPod Nanos Defective, Apple Cannot Charge $25 for ‘Free’ Replacement, Lawsuit Says

Consumer Group Says Apple Must Fix Problem, Give Refunds to Unhappy Customers Apple Computer's iPod Nano music player, marketed for its sleek…

Consumer Advocates Insist on ‘Public Benefit’ Guidelines for $6 Billion in California Stem Cell Research

Draft Rules Lack Enforcement; Need Provision to Block Unfair Pricing The proposed intellectual property (IP) rules incorporate some recommendations from the Foundation…

Aetna’s Profits Up 41% – Lounge Lizards Say “Go ahead & Die”